Plattsmouth Newsletter-- December 15, 2010

Christmas Caroling at Cass County Museum

christmascarolers

at 12pm on Tuesday December 14

The event is free and open to the public, coffee and cookies will be served.

VFW POST #2543 in Plattsmouth

BREAKFAST
Sunday, December 19
9am to 1pm
All you can eat
$6 per person

NEW Years Eve
Steak Dinner
5:30pm to 8pm
Dance all night and stay for breakfast at 12:30am
$30 per couple
$20 single
call by December 29!

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Avoca Volunteer Firefighters Christmas Party

Saturday December 18th at Avoca Town Hall

Food available @ 10:30

Santa arrives @ 12:00

Raffle of turkeys and hams

All proceeds go to the Avoca Volunteer Fire Department

For further information please contact:

Rich Moses 708-9904

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SVE Holiday Happenings

To thank you for your patronage to your local vineyard!

Now through the New Year at SVE:

Gift Giving Ideas!

Want to give wine? $4 off wines (12 different selections) Cute wine racks and sleighs too! Free pretty sleek black gift box for a two bottle purchase. Many styles of wine are offered at this discount.

Two for one: For every $25 value in gift certificates, get a free wine tasting certificate for two. Gift wrap your Gift Cert in a SVE wine glass!

Good prices on Cash and Carry wine or beer baskets. Ready to go and give.

20% off two gift shop items (includes all jewelry and pottery, and all other items, but does not include consignment items or baskets)

Prize drawings and free snacks, sip and snack while you shop

Beers, $8.99 a mixed six pack, your choice, includes assorted nebraska craft brews!

Mac's Creek River Valley Red is back!

Support Nebraska products.. we have all Nebraska made gift shop items! And we only have to charge 5.5% tax, unlike Omaha's restaurant/bar tax at over 9%!!!

Come on out, hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 1-6, (or call us to arrange another shopping time, after all, we live here!)

Want to entertain family in town? Come on out to do a wine tasting, we're family friendly.

Happy Holidays from SVE

Sincerely,

Barb Slattery

www.SVEvineyards.com (directions!)

402-267-5267

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Upcoming Chamber Events

that you will not want to miss:

Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce

Annual Banquet

January 20th

St. John’s School

Call in to the Chamber office to reserve your table/chair

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296-6021

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"Journey Into Christmas" Holiday Open House Weekends

at the Bess Streeter Aldrich House, 204 East F Street, Elmwood, NE

Dec. 18-19 & 26 -- 2:00-5:00 p.m. daily.

See every room of the author's historic home dressed for the holidays! Each room has been lovingly decorated by an area group or family, each with its own tree and unique theme. After your tour enjoy complimentary holiday goodies in the Aldrich kitchen and browse the gift shop.

For more information call 994-3855 or visit www.BessStreeterAldrich.org.

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Fundraiser for Dannielle Lee McClun

We are trying to raise money to help Dannielle’s parents Jason and Teri, meet their financial needs!! Dannielle was born at 28.5 weeks on September 11^th at 12:36pm, weighing 1lb 13oz and 14in long.

Needless to say it has been really hard on Jason and Teri, emotionally and financially.

Please show your support and help Dannielle

Spaghetti Dinner and Raffle

Sunday, December 19^th

11pm-2pm

Louisville Senior Center

423 Elm Street

Questions or Comments Please Contact:

Fundraiser Chair:

Lacy Reineke

402.250.6561

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WARM HUGS CAMPAIGN

The Plattsmouth Early Childhood Center, 902 Main Street, is now accepting donations of gently used and new coats in any size.

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The first Friday of every month, the Plattsmouth Community Center has a dance and mini-lesson. The event is from 6:30 to 8:30. It is free to members and cost $5 for non-member. We play a variety of music and the dance is primarily for ballroom, Latin and swing dancing.

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First Christian Church - Disciples of Christ

304 Main St.

PO Box 473

Louisville, NE. 68037

Phone: 402 - 234 - 2130 Pastor Cathy Stander: 402 - 677 - 9606

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Sunday Worship: 10AM with Communion and all are welcome at the table.

Everyone is welcome just as you are.

Adult and children's educational classes following worship.

Faith Lessons @ 10 AM on Tuesday

4PM on Sunday.

Come join us on Wednesday Evening at 7 PM for

Special Services leading up to Christmas.

These are community services begining on December 1 at the United Methodist Church in Louisville

and alternating every other service at the First Christian Church.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 9:30 PM

Newly formed ecumenical Jr. High Youth Group

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ZUMBA CLASSES

at the Plattsmouth VFW, in the back room every Monday and Wednesday from 6pm to 7pm.

Cost is $5 per class.

Come join the fun!

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Plattsmouth Library Happenings

Food for Fines

November 1^st – December 31

For every item brought in a $1.00 will be removed from your fines.

This does not include lost items. If a lost item is returned the “food for fines” will apply to the late fee fine.

There will be NO amnesty days during these two months

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Greenblatt & Seay

Workshop and Performance Schedule

The Old Avoca (Nebraska) Schoolhouse will be hosting a Twin Fiddling Workshop on Saturday, January 8, from 1 PM - 3 PM, for fiddlers (or violinists or violists) who want to learn to play nicely together with their fellow-fiddlers (or violinists or violists). Fiddlers (or violinists or violists) of any age and experience level are encouraged to enroll. Championship fiddler and fiddle book author, Deborah Greenblatt will share some tunes, hints about arranging for two fiddles, playing back-up, etc. The Workshop takes place in the historic Old Avoca Schoolhouse, in Avoca, Nebraska. Pre-registration is required, and enrollment is limited. The fee is $20.00 per fiddler. For more information, call 402-275-3221, or send an e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Precise Ice

Learn to Skate

at Mahoney State Park

An official U.S.F.S.A. program for ages 4+

Taught by Professional Skater’s Association Coaches

Program designed for pre - figure skating

And pre – hockey for beginner to advance levels

SATURDAYS

Session 1
10:00am-10:50am

Session 2
10:00am-10:50am

December 4, 11, 18, 2010

January 8, 15, 22, 2011

January 29, 2011

February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2011

March 5, 2011

Cost: *$57.00

Cost: *$57.00

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“Greetings” Opens Winter Theater Season

KBC Productions announces that it will open the winter theater season at Mahoney State Park on December 3 with Tom Dudzick’s touching Christmas drama, “Greetings.” All performances take place at the Kountze Memorial Theater near the lodge inside of Mahoney State Park.

Greetings is the story of a mentally handicapped man named Mickey. He lives at home with his sweet Catholic mother and sour Catholic father. When older brother, Andy brings home a Jewish fiancée to meet his family on Christmas Eve, he fears the worst. However, that evening a small miracle occurs. Mickey, whose entire vocabulary consists of “Oh boy,” and “Wow,” suddenly blurts out, “Greetings!” the whole family is left to wonder how this is possible. It is a gentle heart-warming story for the whole family.

The production is directed by Kevin Colbert of Weeping Water. Starring in the production are Jim Knierim of Louisville, Stacy White and Shari Hoelker of Omaha and Chuck Danskin of Lincoln. Reprising the role of Mickey for the third time is Jim Frerichs of rural Dunbar.

Performances for “Greetings” are Dec 17-19 and 26-30. Adult tickets are $8. Children are priced at $6. Reservations can be made by calling Mahoney State Park at (402) 944-2523 ext. 7122. Curtain times are at 7:30pm except for Dec 19 which are 2pm Sunday matinee performances. Mahoney State Park is located just off exit 426 on I-80 near the towns of Ashland and South Bend.

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PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARDS

are available for FREE for individuals with no insurance or whose prescriptions are not covered by their insurance. Call the Sarpy/Cass Dept. of Health & Wellness at 339-4334 ext. 207 or toll-free 800-645-0134 ext. 207.

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2011 Medicare Part D

Plan Comparison/Enrollment
Events in Cass County

Medicare beneficiaries should take advantage of the opportunity to discuss 2011
drug plans available to them. Call Cass County Extension at 267-2205 to
schedule an appointment with Mary Ann Holland, Extension Educator and
trained SHIIP Professional.

Cass County Extension, Hwy 1 & 144th St, Weeping Water fairgrounds

Friday, December 17
Monday, December 20

Bring along your Medicare card and a printed list of the prescription drugs you
are currently taking. Open Enrollment for 2011 will available between
November 15 to December 31, 2010.

1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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NEW YEAR'S EVE

Dinner at Lake Ridge Golf Course.

$20 per person includes entertainment, a dance with Swamp Boy Blues Band.

RSVP at 402-235-4653.

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Recipe of the Week

Oreo Truffles

What You Need

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

1 pkg. (1 lb. 2 oz.) OREO Cookies, finely crushed (about 4-1/4 cups), divided

2 pkg. (8 squares each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted

Make It

MIX cream cheese and 3 cups cookie crumbs until well blended.

SHAPE into 48 (1-inch) balls. Dip in melted chocolate; place on waxed paper-covered baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining cookie crumbs.

REFRIGERATE 1 hour or until firm. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator

kraftfoods.com

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The Plattsmouth Animal Shelter

finished the last challenge in the top 20 in Nebraska - thanks to all of you who continued to vote everyday. The animals at the shelter need all of us to make them #1. We are the only shelter in Cass County so PLEASE be proud of us and vote and encourage everyone you know to vote EVERYDAY.

The easy to follow instructions are listed below - OUR SHELTER ANIMALS NEED YOUR HELP TO WIN! THANK YOU!

INSTRUCTIONS

Go to www.amimalrescuesite.com and click on the button on the right "Click Here To Give - It's Free" - at this point you are giving free food to animals at many shelters.

Now you'll get a message "Thank you your click has been counted!"

In the middle of the screen you'll see - "Ready for the Holiday Shelter Challenge?"

Click on the line that says "Vote Every Day After You Click"

The first time you vote you will need to enter all the information -

Shelter name: Plattsmouth Animal Shelter

Country: USA

State: Nebraska

City: Plattsmouth

Click on "search"

It will locate the shelter and display the name and location - when it does click "VOTE"

One more step ...... Confirm your vote (name the animal) and you're done.

After you do this the first time, you can save it in your favorites (it will retain all the shelter info) and the voting is much quicker the next time!

IMPORTANT: Please remember to vote every day and help us gain on the leaders - thanks!

Ready for the NEXT Shelter⁺ Challenge?

The Animal Rescue Site and Petfinder.com are very excited to announce that the next Animal Rescue Site Shelter⁺ Challenge - together with Petfinder.com

Looking for highlights? The Holiday Shelter⁺ Challenge will run all the way through Sunday, December 19th, and winners will be announced on Wednesday, December 22^nd. The Grand Prize will be a $10,000 grant to help animals, but we're also adding some exciting new prizes for shelters to try for. There will be Dark Horse Prize winners — rescue organizations that have never won a grant in ANY of our Challenges — and we will also offer a unique opportunity for voters to share their beloved rescue pets in the Shelter Fan Photo Contest to win a grant for their favorite rescue group!

So stay tuned for more details, stay involved, and keep clicking to help rescued animals. Remember, in the midst of the excitement, that we are all trying to accomplish the same thing: a brighter future for animals in need everywhere. Working together, we will succeed!

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click here for virtual tour

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The Lofte

World Premiere in Manley, Nebraska!

The Lofte Community Theatre in Manley is bringing a world premiere to the stage. Opening on December 3, “Christmas at Leon’s” tells the tale of a bus full of holiday travelers who get stranded at a roadside diner during a blizzard. As we are introduced to the passengers, we discover that each one has a flaw or personal drama affecting his or her life. Everyone is able to find shelter and spiritual comfort at the diner owned by an odd little man named Leon.

The story and original musical score were both written by Mick Kovar of Lincoln. Mr. Kovar is a long-time friend of the Lofte having served on its board of directors and starred in several of its productions over the years. Lofte Artistic Director, Kevin Colbert is directing the show. Colbert and Kovar are old friends and have enjoyed working with each other on “Leon’s.”

Starring in the title role as the curmudgeon, Leon is Larry Bauers of Louisville. His three angelic waitresses are played by Renee Kovar of Lincoln, Lindsey Micks of Bellevue and Samantha Colbert of Weeping Water. Other players in the show include Bob Pinkerton of Weeping Water; Jamion Biesterfeld and Anne Riha of Louisville; Scott Pope of Eagle; Cynthia West Sheldon of Elmwood; Adam, Mick and Meagan Kovar and Brittney Ernesti all of Lincoln; Tom Lucas of Papillion, Virginia Howe Kincaid of Elkhorn and Jason France of Plattsmouth.

“Christmas at Leon’s” will run December 16-19. Showtimes are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30pm. Sundays are 2pm matinees. Tickets are $16.

The Lofte is also doing a fundraiser in coordination with this event. Ticket holders can come to the Lofte 90 minutes prior to curtain to eat at Leon’s Diner. A home-cooked meal of meatloaf or hot turkey sandwiches will be served right on stage as the cast entertains and helps to serve the food. Tickets for the meal are priced separately at $25/plate. $15 of the meal ticket is tax deductible. Advance reservations for the Diner Experience are required.

The Lofte is located near the intersection of Highway 50 and Highway 1 just east of the village of Manley. The box office is open Monday through Friday 8am-12pm.

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Quote of the week:

No man ever stated his troubles as lightly as he might.

-- Emerson

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A SHORT STORY

I walk into lots of new places, most of them businesses, and have discovered that I get lots of different receptions. The receptions run from “Hi! How may I help you?” to “Yea? Whadda you want?”

You’ve gotten those same receptions. You can tell almost immediately who’s positive and passionate about what he’s doing and who’s not, who’s doing a great job because she loves what she does and who she is and who’s just negative and miserable.

So what creates the difference between “How may I help you?” and “Whadda you want?” It’s the personal choice to make a positive life and a living or to just make a living. If you make a positive life and a living, you listen to life for opportunities to invest yourself in others’ well-being, knowing that’s the path to positive success. If you just make a living in a negative world, others merely interrupt your pursuit of money.

So what’s your choice? We have one another to help along the way so choose your positive passion, not your negative misery as you listen to life.

by Dr. Joey Faucette

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I hope you enjoyed this week's newsletter. Please feel free to email me any thoughts, ideas, pictures or any information you would like to see included in future newsletters. Please get the information to me no later than Monday morning @ 8 a.m. to be included in the following Wednesday edition.

Thank you for your support and be well.

Vicki Moses